Lactulose Prescribing at WORDEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,034
Total Quantity
555.0K
NHS Cost
£5.2K
vs National Avg
+214.1%
WORDEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,034 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,197 to the NHS. This is 214.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,034 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 555,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,197 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +214.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,034 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +214.1% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.